Union County

Ecosystem Overview

The Union County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Clayton, Union County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Clayton

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common46 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common35 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common23 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common21 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Very Common21 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common14 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common14 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common14 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common13 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Common13 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Common13 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Occasional11 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Occasional10 obs.

Aliciella pinnatifida

sticky gilia

Occasional9 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Occasional9 obs.

Malacosoma californica

Occasional8 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Occasional7 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Rare7 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare7 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Union County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Clayton

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Union County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Union County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Clayton

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Clayton

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common46 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common35 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common23 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common21 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Very Common21 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common14 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common14 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common14 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common13 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Common13 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Common13 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Occasional11 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Occasional10 obs.

Aliciella pinnatifida

sticky gilia

Occasional9 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Occasional9 obs.

Malacosoma californica

Occasional8 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Occasional7 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Rare7 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare7 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Rare6 obs.

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